Personal experience, Season 6
In this episode, Laura speaks to Anna who talks about the effects of her diagnosis and PTSD, and the ways she’s discovering to cope with them.
I'd be awake trying to control my breathing… I'd smell the hospital or I'd hear the beeping. And I'm like, I know this isn't real… I don't actively remember these anniversaries, but my body does
- Anna
Anna was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer when she was 34. After having an adverse reaction to her treatment she was hospitalised, and that trauma continued to affect her long afterwards.
We’re also joined by Vic, clinical nurse specialist at Breast Cancer Now, who provides expert support to people with a breast cancer diagnosis through our many support services. She talks with Anna about the difficulties that can arise with a breast cancer diagnosis and PTSD, and signposts to the support that’s available.
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